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Git Commit Helper

Generate conventional commit messages from staged Git diffs.

4|Updated May 20, 2025
Search Tags:#git#developer tools#code review#version control#commit#conventional commits#message generation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gaia-ia/gaia-design-system --skill git-commit-helper-gaia-ia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Git Commit Helper
Source: https://github.com/gaia-ia/gaia-design-system/tree/main/.claude/skills/git-commit-helper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gaia-ia/gaia-design-system --skill git-commit-helper-gaia-ia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing clear, concise, and conventional Git commit messages can be time-consuming and challenging, especially for complex changes. This Skill automates the process, ensuring consistency, improving project history readability, and helping you adhere to best practices without extra effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Commit Message Generation: Analyzes your staged Git changes (git diff --staged) to suggest a descriptive commit message that follows conventional commit standards (e.g., feat(scope): description).
  • Conventional Commit Guidance: Provides comprehensive examples and guidelines for various commit types (feat, fix, refactor, docs, chore), scopes, and how to clearly indicate breaking changes.
  • Use Case: After you've staged your code changes, simply ask the AI to "generate a Git commit message for my staged changes," and it will provide a well-structured, descriptive message, saving you from manual drafting and ensuring a clean commit history.

Quick Start

Generate a conventional commit message for my staged Git changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about Git Commit Helper

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a conventional commit message from my staged Git changes?▼

Conventional commit messages follow a structured format (type(scope): description) that auto-documents your changes. Stage your modifications with git add, then ask the Skill to generate a message—it analyzes the diff and produces a formatted message adhering to conventional commit standards for feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, and chore types.

What is the conventional commit format and why should I use it?▼

Conventional commits standardize message structure (feat, fix, docs, style, refactor, test, chore) with optional scope and body, making project history readable and enabling automated tooling. This Skill enforces the format automatically, ensuring consistency across multi-file commits and supporting breaking-change notes without manual drafting.

Can this tool handle commits spanning multiple files?▼

Yes, this Skill analyzes staged changes across multiple files and generates a single cohesive conventional commit message. It examines the full git diff, categorizes the changes by type, and produces one message that captures the scope and intent of all modifications in that commit.

How do I use interactive staging with git add -p alongside commit message generation?▼

Use git add -p to stage specific hunks interactively, then pass your staged changes to this Skill. It generates a conventional commit message based only on what you've staged, guiding you toward atomic, well-documented commits with precise scope and breaking-change indicators.

What commit types does this Skill support?▼

This Skill enforces seven conventional commit types: feat (new feature), fix (bug fix), docs (documentation), style (formatting), refactor (code restructure), test (test additions), and chore (maintenance). Each type generates appropriately scoped messages with optional body and footer for breaking changes.

What happens if my staged changes don't fit a single conventional commit type?▼

If your changes span multiple types, this Skill analyzes the primary intent and categorizes accordingly. For mixed changes, consider using git add -p to stage logically grouped modifications separately, then generate individual conventional commit messages for each atomic commit.

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